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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.63, 1,568.63 and 694.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.63, 1,568.63 and 694.77 is: 958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.63 : 1,568.63 = 694.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.63/1,568.63 = 694.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.63x = 1,568.63 × 694.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.63x = 1,089,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,833.59/1,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.83

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